We are home and bored just like the rest of the world. In the last few weeks we have seen a complete change to our normal routines, with school closures nearly nationwide, stay-at-home orders and disruptions to our lives due to the Pandemic caused by the Novel Coronavirus. We are happy you found this blog and hope to help even in the smallest way to keep those little ones who are missing their schools, friends and activities outside of their home.

Once each day's show is over, the video will be posted to the zoo's website. Of course, the first episode featured everyone's favoritefamous hippo, Fiona.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

In addition to regular live streamsof jellyfish and sharks set to music, the staff members at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California are narrating Facebook Livevideos of fish, sea otters and other creatures from their own homes, answering viewers' questions and giving context to what's going on in the tanks.

Explore.org Live Nature Cams

Explore.org, the world's largest live nature cam network, provides a large array of live streams to choose from, including a penguin beach in California, a sea lion beach in British Columbia, an elephant park in South Africa and dozens more. They even offer live streams of newborn puppies and rescued kittens, providing hours of adorable entertainment.

Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo in Pennsylvania is offering "Zoo School" Facebook Live streams to educatekids stuck at home, weekdays at 11 a.m. Tuesday's show featured Pokey the porcupine, during which viewers learned about how he uses his quills for self-defense.

The Smithsonian National Zoo

The Smithsonian National Zoo hosts a 24-hourlive view of giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang.

Houston Zoo

In addition to ongoing live streamson its website, the Houston Zoo is offering daily live check-ins with different animals on its Facebookpage.

During Wednesday's check-in, zookeepers walked cheetahs with leashes around the park as a form of exercise and an opportunity for them to explore their surroundings. On Tuesday, zookeepers answered viewers' questions while surrounded by goats for "Goat social hour."

Wild Earth

During the live stream, experts guide viewers through the experience and answer questions from the comments section. The show follows a reality TV show format, using safari vehicles, guides on foot, drones, balloons, rovers and remote webcams to search for its stars.

The Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta also has a number of24-hourlive steams on its jellyfish, beluga whales, piranhas and more.

The San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo live streams a number of animals on its site, including koalas, giraffes and polar bears. The zoo is also hosting special live streams on its Facebookpage, most recently featuring "Breakfast with our Galápagos tortoises."

Createful Kids YouTube Channel

On this channel kids learn to draw, paint, sculpt, and more. We focus on learning art skills & history while building creativity. We do this by giving kids choices in what they create. This promotes individual thinking and expression. Our videos are, step by step, and easy to follow with art teacher Ashley Krieger and kids.

The Artful Parent Website & Blog

On The Artful Parent,I share ideas, information, and inspiration to encourage you to enjoy and share art with the kids in your life (whether in your home or your classroom). I write about children’s art and creativity, seasonal crafts, and family fun.

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Hy-Vee KidsFit

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to limit and affect our daily lives, Hy-Vee KidsFit is here to help you stay healthy and happy with some fun at-home exercises and games that you can enjoy with the whole family.

To keep you busy and active at home, we are streaming free, online 15- to 20-minute videos every day, seven days a week starting at 9 a.m. Tune in at hy-veekidsfit.com or hstv.com every day to enjoy a fun and easy physical workout led by KidsFit Certified Personal Trainer and Youth Fitness Specialist, Daira Driftmier.

Nova Labs

Teen science fans will nerd out over Nova Labs at PBS, where they'll discover multimedia experiences that combine video, animation and games to delve into fascinating scientific topics, such as polar ecosystems, solar storms and renewable energy.

Kennedy Space Center Live

NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is another source of free online content. Educators share daily Facebook Live videos that pair with hands-on activities (instructions are available as free downloads) using materials that can be found at home. Topics include rocketry 101, tours of Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Astronaut Training Experience, and living in space and on Mars.

Ranger Rick

Ranger Rick, the children's magazine of the National Wildlife Federation, is making its website free to all visitors through the end of June. Free Ranger Rick Educator’s Guides and Ranger Rick Jr. Parent Reading Guides are also available to parents and educators.

Skype with a Scientist

Want to have a family Q&A with a scientist? Sign up at Skype a Scientist and get matched with an expert, for a live Skype chat with your family about real scientific research.

We know these activities are supplementary and not meant to replace human interaction. At this point in time we are just looking for ways to keep our minds & body moving, and have fun in the process. We hope this helps even just a little. Stay safe friends and keep having fun, exploring new ways to virtually entertain and educate while staying safe at home.